Buyer pulled out? Sell your house quickly for cash

When your house sale falls through, it can feel like the rug has been pulled from under your feet. Whether it’s due to a buyer pulling out or a chain collapsing, the impact is not just stressful but can also have massive financial and logistical consequences. The frustration of restarting the process, coupled with looming risk of additional costs and delays, can be overwhelming.

At The Property Buying Company, we understand how important it is to get your sale back on track quickly and efficiently. Our goal is to offer you a reliable, stress-free alternative, ensuring you can move forward with your plans without the uncertainty that comes with open market sales.

Whether you’re looking to avoid expensive estate agent fees, sidestep the complications of a prolonged estate agency sale, or simply secure a guaranteed cash offer within days, we are here to help. With our expert team, straightforward processes, and commitment to transparency, you can trust us to keep your sale moving — even when unexpected setbacks arise. 

Let us show you how selling for cash can be the simplest and most effective solution to breaking a chain and achieving your house goals.

Buyer pulled out? Here are your options:

If a buyer has pulled out of your house sale, although it can be massively stressful, you need to stay on it and keep your sale moving forwards, which can be achieved by:

How can cash buyers keep chain sales moving?

When a house sales fall through, it will probably be due to one transaction in the property chain being unable to get financing for their onward purchase. This is where cash buyers can step in, and keep the sale moving forward as they can offer a much faster purchasing power — due to having the cash funds readily available.

Most open market cash buyers can buy in as little as a month, which can keep a sale moving forward and at a similar selling price (although it may be slightly below market value). 

Property cash buying companies can buy properties directly in as little as 7 days, which can be greatly beneficial if you need the equity in the house to buy your next property quickly.

How can The Property Buying Company help?

Here at The Property Buying Company, we can buy your house directly from you in as little as 7 days – although our fastest purchase was in a day! We have a multi-million pound cash reserve, and a team of over 40 property professionals working hard to make sure we can complete on a timescale that you need, and keep your sale moving forward.

Although we do offer below market value for properties, if you need a set amount of equity released to buy your next property, we will meet this — either through our cash buying arm (7 days), property auction (14 days), or online estate agency (28 days).

How we will buy your house for cash

If your buyer has pulled out, or if your chain has collapsed for any other reason, we promise you, we will look after you throughout every stage of the process. Our team has been rated ‘excellent’ by over 2,000 homesellers, and customer care is at the heart of everything we do.

Over the past 13 years, we’ve worked tirelessly to make sure our entire cash buying process is as straightforward and hassle free as possible. 

We’ve simplified our house buying business into a few steps for you:

Should you sell your house for cash?

As we progress further into the 21st century, selling a house for cash is becoming an increasingly popular choice — and for good reason. Traditional estate agents, whether online or brick-and-mortar, often take several months to secure a sale, with the process usually lasting up to six months or longer.

In contrast, cash buyers can complete a house purchase in as little as seven days, offering a level of speed and convenience that’s perfectly suited to the fast paced lives many of us lead today. For those looking to sell quickly without the uncertainty of drawn out negotiations or delays, cash buyers are proving to be the best option.

Not only does selling for cash save you time, but it also eliminates much of the stress associated with estate agency sales. When working with a trusted cash buying company like The Property Buying Company, you’ll experience a hassle free and fast process designed to cater to your needs. From the initial offer to completion, our goal is to make selling easy.

How often do house sales fall through?

One of the biggest challenges when selling a house on the open market is the risk of the sale falling through. Approximately one third of all open market house sales fail at least once, leaving sellers with a mere 66.66% chance of success when using an estate agent. 

Having a sale fall through can be a devastating setback, particularly for those relying on the sale to move forward with their plans. However, when selling to The Property Buying Company, this success rate dramatically increases to 99%. While we’d love to promise a 100% guarantee, the unpredictable nature of life means there’s always a small chance something unforeseen could occur.

That being said, we pride ourselves on our dedication to our customers. If any issues arise during the sale process, we make it our priority to keep you informed every step of the way. With a strong emphasis on transparency and communication, our experienced team works tirelessly to make sure your sale goes as smoothly as possible.

This commitment to customer care is a key reason we’ve successfully bought over 2,000 homes to date. By choosing us, you’re not just opting for speed and convenience – you’re also selecting a partner who genuinely values your experience and peace of mind.

Why is it essential to sell quickly?

When a house sale falls through, the consequences can be far-reaching, changing not just your own plans but also those of others in the chain. A failed sale often creates a domino effect, causing other dependent transactions to collapse as well. This means that everyone involved in the chain must start the process all over again, leading to stress, delays and monetary losses.

The financial implications of a prolonged sale process can be significant. On average, a failed sale costs the seller around £2,727, but in some cases, the losses can exceed £5,000, particularly when factoring in estate agent fees, solicitor costs and the size of the property. These costs can quickly add up, especially if you have to relist the property and go through the entire marketing process again.

Furthermore, the longer your house stays on the market, the more likely it is to lose interest among potential buyers. Properties that linger unsold often become stigmatised, forcing sellers to reduce the asking price to attract fresh interest. 

In some cases, this reduced price may end up being lower than what a property cash buying company would initially offer. On top of this, you’ll still need to account for estate agency and legal fees, which further eat into your profits.

Selling quickly not only reduces the risk of financial loss but also ensures you avoid the stress of repeated setbacks. By choosing a reliable property buying company, you can sidestep these challenges entirely, securing a guaranteed offer without the added costs or complications of the open market.

How does selling quickly work with us?

Selling quickly with us is a seamless and highly coordinated process designed to meet your needs. While you work closely with our customer facing team to make sure all the necessary paperwork is accurate and complete, a dedicated team works closely behind the scenes to keep things moving at record speeds.

From the moment you reach out, you’ll be assigned both a property consultant and a customer care representative to guide you through the process. Once all due diligence is completed and a RICS professional valuation is carried out, your case is handed over to our expert progressions team. These are the true sprinters of our business, making sure that every deadline is met and that your sale is completed as quickly as possible.

Our progressions team collaborates closely with a nationwide panel of experienced solicitors to handle the legal side of the sale, from processing documents to completing the conveyancing process efficiently and accurately. Their combined expertise and dedication are what enables us to deliver the fastest and smoothest sales in the industry.

This level of teamwork and company wide collaboration is unmatched in the market, setting us apart from estate agents & cash buyers alike, and ensuring you experience a stress-free, streamlined journey when selling your house. With us, you’re not just selling quickly — you’re selling with confidence.

Why choose us?

If you need to sell your house, whether that’s because your buyer has pulled out, or your chain has collapsed, The Property Buying Company is here to help. We will work tirelessly around you, to make sure you have everything you need throughout the entire selling process.

We are completely chain free, which dramatically increases your chances of successful sale. We are not dependent on mortgage approval or financial approval from a third party, and we are not picky about the properties we buy. We buy any house, in any location, in any condition. 

And, the best bit? You wont face any legal or selling fees while using our service – which means if you’ve already had to pay estate agency fees, you wont face any more with us.